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District 4 commissioner candidates state their cases
In Troup County’s fourth district, two candidates will face off for the Republican nomination for the seat. Both candidates made their cases during an election forum at the LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce on April 23. Incumbent Morris Jones is being challenged by Phil Nations. The forum was organized by the LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of […] The post District 4 commissioner candidates state their cases appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Family prepares to lay 16-year-old Manchester High School athlete fatally shot to rest
MANCHESTER, Ga. (WTVM) - Family and friends gathered in Manchester for the public viewing of 16-year-old Daryus Bryant, shot and killed in Columbus the night of his prom. Bryant was found in a vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds around 11:50 p.m. on April 20 near Lakeshore Road and Macon Road in the Fountain City. He died shortly after at a local hospital.
LaGrange Council candidates contend for District 1 seat
Relative political newcomers Forest Johnson and Darby Pippin faced off at the final forum hosted by the LaGrange Troup County Chamber of Commerce on Thursday evening. Both candidates seek the recently vacated seat of former LaGrange Councilman Jim Arrington, who stepped down from his District 1 council seat in February to run for mayor. Johnson […] The post LaGrange Council candidates contend for District 1 seat appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
National Day of Prayer returns on May 2
The National Day of Prayer will be on May 2, and many cities in the county are hosting events. In Lanett, the annual event will be hosted at the W.O. Lance Recreation Field at 12 p.m. ET. In Valley, the day of prayer will be held at the Fairfax First Baptist Church at 6 p.m. […] The post National Day of Prayer returns on May 2 appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Young Singers concert to take journey through music
From Broadway to opera, Young Singers of West Georgia will present a variety of music in their spring concert, “Classics, Fairy Tales and Wishes,” running Thursday at 6 p.m. and Friday at 7 p.m. at LaGrange High School’s auditorium. Stacey Hardigree, artistic director and conductor, said each production is originally developed from scratch. “Having a […] The post Young Singers concert to take journey through music appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Self-inflicted gunshot near Lanett
There was a shooting which led to a self-inflict gunshot near the Point University Golf Course in Lanett on Friday evening. The gunshot victim has not been identified. The Chambers County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating the incident, and the Lanett Police Department is assisting in the investigation. The story will be updated if more […] The post Self-inflicted gunshot near Lanett appeared first on Valley Times-News.
‘Fourth Quarter Celebration’ set for Manchester student shot, killed over the weekend
MANCHESTER, Ga. (WTVM) - A ‘Fourth Quarter Celebration’ will be held this Saturday in honor of 16-year-old Daryus Bryant. An early Sunday morning a shooting occurred at the intersection of Lakeshore Drive and Crystal Drive in Columbus. When officers arrived, they found two victims in separate cars suffering from gunshot wounds after authorities say a third vehicle rode by shooting into the other two cars.
Troup County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Reports for period ending May 1
Brantavious Taytreon Moss, 24, no known address, criminal trespass (city) Jeremy Steven Bartlett, 36, 15 Louise St., LaGrange, GA, production order/brought back to court Carlton Bagley, 33, 10 Hidden Chase, Stone Mountain, GA, failure to appear (state) Justin Arthur Geter, 27, 8084 Cassandra Ct., Columbus, GA, failure to appear (state) George Edward Montgomery, 24, 90 […] The post Troup County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Reports for period ending May 1 appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Trio of mayor candidates say why they should lead the LaGrange
The candidates for Mayor of LaGrange faced off on Thursday in the final forum for the May 21 election hosted by the LaGrange Troup County Chamber of Commerce. Three candidates will vie for the mayor’s seat: Jim Arrington, Chalton Askew and Dr. Israel Barsh. Arrington is a former LaGrange City Councilman and previously ran for […] The post Trio of mayor candidates say why they should lead the LaGrange appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
YARBROUGH COLUMN: Skeeter Skates talks up Uncle Coot for President
When the telephone rings, you know it is Skeeter Skates. It doesn’t just ring, it jumps up and down. Skeeter can do that to a phone. And to people, too. In case you are new to this space, Skeeter Skates is the owner and operator of Skeeter Skates Tree Stump Removal and Plow Repair in […] The post YARBROUGH COLUMN: Skeeter Skates talks up Uncle Coot for President appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
TCSB District 6 candidates talk school issues
By Charlotte Reames As the primary election approaches on May 17, two candidates for the District 6 seat on the Troup County School Board faced off in a forum on Wednesday. Tripp Foster and Miracle Lovelace-Williams will be vying for the District 6 seat, which covers part of West Point. Foster, a former Troup County […] The post TCSB District 6 candidates talk school issues appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
Two women shot in LaGrange; one dies, one taken to trauma center
LAGRANGE, Ga. — A woman was shot and killed in LaGrange on Wednesday night, police said, and a second female victim was shot and taken to a trauma center. The LaGrange Police Department said it happened a little after 9 p.m. at a location on Borton Street. The department...
Congrats seniors, TCSS hosts TAP Pathway Signing Day
TROUP COUNTY, Ga. (WRBL) – The Troup County School District (TCSS) ended its fifth year of offering the Teaching as a Profession (TAP) Pathway with success; celebrating eight LaGrange High School (LHS) seniors who completed the pathway and plan to pursue a degree in education. During the celebration, students were congratulated for their achievements by […]
Troup burglary, murder trial, gambling: Top stories on News 3 (April 25, 2024)
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — WRBL is rounding up three headlines of the day in our new digital exclusive series, “Top Three on Three.” Check back daily to see the new top three headlines in the video player above. TODAY’ STORIES:
Softball Recap: Alana Tolbert can't quite lead Dadeville over Beulah
It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Dadeville can now relate to. They lost 13-3 to the Beulah Bobcats on Saturday. Dadeville just can't catch a break and has now endured three losses in a row. Dadeville saw three different players step up and record...
LaGrange Police investigating shots fired on Thornton St
On May 1, 2024, at 0225 hours, LaGrange Police responded to 16 Thornton Street in reference to an occupied home being shot. The initial investigation determined that unknown suspects fired multiple rounds which struck 16 Thornton Street. The home was occupied by five people and several bullets entered four different rooms. There were no reported injuries as a […] The post LaGrange Police investigating shots fired on Thornton St appeared first on LaGrange Daily News.
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